Milwaukee 2471-21 12-Volt Copper Tubing Cutter Kit

by Milwaukee

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation introduces the industry’s first M12 copper tubing cutter, specifically designed for cutting copper with the speed and versatility that plumbers, mechanical contractors and remodelers require. With a 12-volt LITHIUM-ION battery and ultra efficient gearing, the 2471-22 performs over 200 cuts on a single charge. A close quarter rotating head cuts installed copper tubing with as little as 1 1/2-inches of clearance. At 500 RPM, the patent pending cutting mechanism cuts copper tubing up to 10-times faster than conventional cutters and automatically adjusts diameter to cut through 3/8-inch-1-inch copper tubing (1/2-inch-1 1/8-inch OD, Type K, L, and M). The inline design offers greater reach and reduced wrist strain in confined spaces. The metal cutting head is corrosion and rust resistant and is sealed for protection from water. Electronic overload protection and uni-body construction provide exceptional durability. Additional features include a battery fuel gauge, which displays the remaining run-time, and a built-in LED work light which illuminates the work surface. Backed by Milwaukee’s 5-Year tool warranty and 2-year battery warranty, the 2471-21 comes with one 12-volt LITHIUM-ION battery, one 30-minute charger, and a carrying case.

Product Description

The M12 Copper Tubing Cutter is specifically designed for cutting copper with the speed and versatility that plumbers, mechanical contractors and remodelers require. A 12V Li-Ion battery and ultra-efficient gearing ensures over 200 cuts on a single charge. Cordless: Yes, Volts: 12, Inside Cutting Radius (in.): 3/8 to 1, Battery Included: Yes, Charger Included: Yes, Case Included: Yes

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001FB64N0
• Item model number: 2471-21
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,012 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #4 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Cutters > Pipe Cutters

Customer Reviews

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22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Chinese Junk, April 3, 2010

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Ed G. (Long Beach NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 2471-21 12-Volt Copper Tubing Cutter Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

This may work fine if you are a Mr. Fixit in your home and cutting six pipes a year. We're professional plumbers in New York City and we went through five -- yes five of these -- on one job.

The Chinese electronics simply don't hold up. After about fifty cuts, the circuit board burns out with a little puff of white smoke and you throw the thing in the garbage. If the electronics could be bypassed this thing might have a chance, but Milwaukee says to just keep sending them back for replacement.

As far as the manufacturer is concerned, they should be ashamed for taking the manufacturing of their tools to China. The stuff is simply junk. Never another Milwaukee tool for us, and we used to spend $5,000 a year on their tools.

Save your money. You can get the same poor-quality imported stuff for $29 through one of those mail order tool companies. All you are paying for here is the Milwaukee name. Unfortunately soon that will be worth as little as the five tools we throw in the garbage.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not so sure yet, August 4, 2010

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mark - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Milwaukee 2471-21 12-Volt Copper Tubing Cutter Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I used the tubing cutter for two days, made between 40 to 50 cuts and the unit quit working. The cutter wheel wouldn't tighten up against the pipe and it would just spin. CPO is sending a replacement. I hope it works.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Copper pipe now lives in fear, May 25, 2009

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Samurai Dave (Ventura, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Milwaukee 2471-21 12-Volt Copper Tubing Cutter Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

Works as advertised. Just push it onto the pipe, pull the trigger, in 4 seconds you have 2 pieces of pipe. Especially handy when the pipe is between wall studs and trying to swing a pipe cutter is not going to be easy. Sure you could fire-up the Saws-all, but the ragged pipe ends need to be cleaned-up. I sure could have used this when I was repiping my parents house!

Auto-adjusts up to 1" (some others require manual adjustment of the jaw for 1/2" or 3/4" pipe), so you can spend your time cutting pipe instead of adjusting the cutter. LED is handy to see the cut line. An open window above the jaws lets you see exactly where the cutter wheel is contacting the pipe for a perfect cut each time.

Lives up the Milwaukee name. Feels solid. Well built. Lithium battery lasts a long time. Buy a spare just in case you have a long project.